Banana Protein Shake is a rich, creamy, and healthy drink filled with essential proteins. It is made with banana, milk, and protein powder. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make a Banana Protein Shake with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy. I have also shared a detailed video to make this shake easily at home. This Banana Protein Shake is one of the best drinks that helps in weight loss, muscle gain and is served for breakfast, after work out, or a quick snack.
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What is Banana Protein Shake?
Banana Protein Shake is one of the best Shake recipes that made be made with just 3 ingredients. It is made with Banana, protein powder, and milk. This Protein Shake is not only easy to make but also packed with proteins from bananas and protein powder.
Protein Shakes especially one with banana has a lot of health benefits. Since the drinks are rich in proteins than other macronutrients, it helps you to keep full for long. This eventually decreases your appetite and binge eating. Yes, that helps in weight loss and muscle building.
This Protein Shake is also one of the best drinks to consume after or before a workout for easy muscle recovery. And makes the best breakfast for your busy mornings or a quick snack to enjoy for the day.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Banana Protein Shake is super simple. All you need is just 3 ingredients.
- Banana -I have used frozen banana here, which gives a smooth, thick and creamy texture to your shake. You can also use regular bananas but make sure to add lot of ice cubes to get the simialr results
- Milk - Full fat milk or any vegan based milk work perfectly well for this recipe
- Protein Powder - I have used a plant based vanilla flavored protein powder, and you could use your favorite protein powder supplement to this drink
- Ice Cubes (optional) - Since I have used frozen bananas here , I have used only 3 cubes of ice, but feel free to add more if you are using a fresh banana
How to Make a Protein Shake?
The recipe I have shared here is one of the best Protein Shake recipes made with banana, milk, and protein powder. It makes 2 servings and is also a good protein source for muscle building and weight loss. The best part is you will need only 5 minutes to make this shake.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this recipe but for detailed step-by-step instructions with pictures and videos, please check out the recipe card below.
- Add in the Ingredients - In a blender jar, add in the banana, milk, protein powder and ice cubes
- Blend - Close the lid and blend everything in a blender until it turns smooth
- Serve - Remove the jar from the blender and open the lid and pour the protein shake into a serving glass. Now the healthy and easy to make Banana Protein Shake is ready to taste and enjoy
Tips
- Diary - Even though I have used full-fat milk here, you can also feel free to use vegan based milk like Almond Milk, Oat Milk, cashew, or coconut milk
- Sweetner - I havent used any sweetner here as my bananas were already sweet and also make sure your protein powder does not have lot of sugar which may results in overly sweetned drink. And it also not good for health which leads to weight gain and spike in blood sugar level
- Protein - I have used plant-based vanilla flavored protein powder and you can use your favorite protein powder of your choice
- Other Options - To make the shake even more protein-rich, you can also add favorite nuts and seeds to your shake
- Serving - Protein Shakes are usually good to serve after or before a workout for muscle recovery and you can also serve it for breakfast or as a quick snack that helps to keep you full for longer
Calories
This Banana Protein Shake contains 179 calories per serving and it is just an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if any of the ingredients are changed. You could also find detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
Benefits
Protein Shake,
- Helps in weight loss and belly fat
- Can maintain healthy metabolism
- Helps in weight management like muscle building or muscle gain (Source: Healthline)
Storage Suggestions
This Protein Shake can be stored in the refrigerator for a day in a closed mason jar.
Serving Suggestions
This Protein Shake tastes great when it is served fresh and you can serve this delicious and healthy drink for breakfast, after the workout, or as a quick snack.
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Banana Protein Shake Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Banana Protein Shake recipe below that I hope will help you to make a perfect Protein Shake at home. You could also check out this recipe in story format as well.
📖 Recipe
Banana Protein Shake
Ingredients
- 2 Banana, frozen
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 Ice Cubes, or as needed
- 2 tsp Protein Powder
Instructions
To make Banana Protein Milkshake
- In a blender jar, pour milk, and add ice cubes, frozen banana, and protein powder
- Close the lid and secure the jar on the blender. Grind everything until it turns smooth
- Remove the jar from the blender and pour the thick and creamy Banana Protein Milkshake into the serving glass
Video
Notes
- Diary - Even though I have used full-fat milk here, you can also feel free to use vegan-based milk like almond, cashew, or coconut milk
- Protein - I have used plant-based vanilla flavored protein powder and you can use your favorite protein powder of your choice
- Other Options - To make the shake even more protein-rich, you can also add favorite nuts and seeds to your shake
- Serving - Protein Shakes are usually good to served after or before a workout for muscle recovery and you can also serve it for breakfast or as a quick snack that helps to keep you full for longer
Nutrition
FAQ
Protein Shake is a blended drink that is rich in essential proteins. Usually, protein shakes are made with a mix of fruits, veggies, protein powder, nuts, seeds, dairy, or non-dairy milk to blend. These Protein Shakes are the best drinks to keep you fuller that helps in maintaining good energy, muscle building, and weight management.
Yes, you can make this shake without protein powder and you can replace the powder with your favorite nuts like cashews, almonds, and seeds like hemp, chia, or flaxseeds instead to boost the proteins.
Yes, they are rich in essential proteins that keep you full for long which reduces your appetite and hunger pangs. This eventually helps in weight loss.
This Banana Protein Shake contains 179 calories per serving and it is just an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if any of the ingredients are changed. You could also find detailed nutritional information in the recipe card above.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Enjoy!
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